| Title | मिट्टी की छत टाइल - Miṭṭī kī chata ṭā'ila (Clay Roof Tile)मिट्टी की छत टाइल Miṭṭī kī chata ṭā'ila |
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| Description | Fired clay units used for roofing. Clay roof tiles have a density of 1.8-2.2 g/cm³ and a water absorption rate of 10-20%. Fired at temperatures between 900-1100°C. Mangalore tiles are a specific regional variant. |
| Tags | Clay Tile Roof Ceramic Mangalore |
| Material ID | INHFMAT-366214367-20-11-25-MA |
| URI | https://www.inheritage.foundation/aat/material/clay-roof-tile |
| API Endpoint | https://inheritage.foundation/api/v1/aat/materials/clay-roof-tile |
| Total Sites | 1 |
| Primary Sites | 0 |
| Created | November 20, 2025 |
| Last Updated | November 20, 2025 |
| Types | Ceramic |
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| Regions | Karnataka Kerala Tamil Nadu |
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| Time Periods | Colonial Period Modern Period |
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| Sources | Local clay pits Mangalore tile factories specific clay sources |
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| Properties | Density: 1.8-2.2 g/cm³ Water absorption: 10-20% Firing temperature: 900-1100°C Flexural strength: 15-30 MPa |
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| Uses | Roofing |
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| Materials | Kāshtha (Timber) चूना - Chunā (Lime Mortar) |
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| Styles | Kerala architecture style Colonial bungalow style |
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| Categories | House Temple |
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| Notes |
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| Title | Type | Notes |
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| Building Materials and Technology Promotion Council (BMTPC) Publications | Technical Report | Clay tile specifications |
| Site Name | Status | Usage | Confidence |
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| Shree Ayyappa Seva Sangam Temple Durban | Secondary | Roof | 100% |